MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 82 million customers annually, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is the busiest commuter railroad in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe commute, great service to its customers and rewarding opportunities to its employees.Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting prior to the Application Deadline.

Position Objective

Ensure Metro-North is in compliance with FRA & FMCSA Code of Federal Regulations CFR 40.25 mandated requirement by performing a 24-month drug and alcohol background check for each applicant’s onboarding into an Hours of Service or MofW Regulated positions to ensure Metro-North is operating safely as it pertains to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Manage and assist the Assistant Director/DER with the FRA & FMCSA regulations regarding the CFR40.25 process for new hires, internal transfers, and promotions to ensure all applicants have a CFR40.25 form on file with the DER and ensure all applicants have a Negative DOT Pre-Employment Drug screen on file & maintain all information into departmental database to ensure FRA compliance.

Ensure same with applicants that are required to have a CDL as a pre-requisite on their position is compliant with a CFR 40.25 form on file with the DER and a Negative DOT Pre-Employment Drug screen on file and maintain all information into departmental database to ensure FMCSA compliance.

Maintain multiple databases and verify all onboarding Regulated applicants have had a drug and alcohol background check; coordinate with Human Resources to proceed appropriately in the hiring process.

Interface daily with Occupational Health Service (OHS), Human Resources, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to ensure compliance with FRA and DOT Drug & Alcohol testing procedures and documentation. Ensure confidentiality and integrity of the program, records, and compliance procedures.

Review the random selection processes to ensure MNR is in compliance with the documentation and procedures established by the FRA, FMCSA, and NON-DOT testing. Validate the monthly draws for all testing pools.

Required Qualifications

Must be proactive and possess the ability to plan and organize processes within a complex, diverse Operations Department.

Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize workload while adhering to deadlines.

Proficiency in Access with the capability of running reports, queries and database management.

Required Education/Experience

Associate’s Degree in Business or a related field. Demonstrated education, experience, and/or technical credentials to include two (2) additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible business-related experience to include complex administrative tasks.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience managing a support staff.

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.

Familiarity with business related experience in a transportation/operations environment

Knowledge of FRA Regulations related to drug and alcohol process, particularly 49 CFR part 219, 49 and part 40.

Selection CriteriaDue to the competitive nature of the selection process, not all qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview. To be selected for a position, one must meet the following criteria: (1) satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job posting, (2) if applicable, successfully pass a written and practical exam, (3) satisfy a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), and (4) pass a verbal interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing. Failure to pass any step within the hiring process will result in the disqualification of your application.

Additional Criteria for Current Employees: Current Metro-North employees must be in active service to be eligible for consideration. Agreement Employees applying for a position outside of their present craft are required to have worked in your current union for at least one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, including on-the-job training or lock-in requirement, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.). If you are transferring to another craft, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present union. Non-agreement employees must have worked in your current position for a minimum of one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline. Along with a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), employees are also subject to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation not limited to discipline records and performance assessments.